The Black Ferns have kicked clear for a 37-12 win over the Wallaroos in Wellington
The Australians have never defeated their Kiwi counterparts and led for the majority of the first half.
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It took an inspired effort from Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to get the Kiwis back in control of the game.
The winger had a hat-trick after a first half double as the hosts ran in several tries in the second half.
The Wallaroos turn their attention to a two-Test series against Wales in Brisbane and Sydney.
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37-12 Black Ferns: Lydia Kavoa gets a well deserved try as the Wallaroos crash over late.
The forwards keep the pressure on the hosts and the replacement prop dives over for her first try.
37-7 Black Ferns: Piper Duck bursts free of the defence in the search for a consolation try.
She finds teenager Waiaria Ellis who is brought down inside the 22, with the attack eventually fizzling out thanks to a knock-on
37-7 Black Ferns: Having scored one try from a kick, the hosts are desperate for their second.
They twice kick it in behind for their trailing wingers, with the ball going dead in goal.
37-7 Black Ferns: Ruby Tui gets in on the fun with one of her first touches of the ball.
The replacement winger wins the race to the kick and plants it down for the try in her 20th Test.
32-7 Black Ferns: Sylvia Brunt starts and finishes the try for the hosts as they are full of running.
Brunt's 50-22 sparks the opportunity and finds herself on the end of a massive overlap to power over the line.
27-7 Black Ferns: Even in the eye of a Black Ferns hurricane, the Wallaroos are holding on.
They face another fierce attack but this time, hold up the attack and win the goal-line dropout back.
27-7 Black Ferns: Try number 48 for Portia Woodman-Wickliffe as the winger completes the hat-trick.
The Wallaroos cough up the ball and the Kiwis make them pay as smooth passing finds the legend, who beats her defender for another try.
22-7 Black Ferns: My word, what a try from Jorja Miller!
Miller collects the ball from the dropout and bursts through a pair of tackles, breaking three further to the delight of the crowd for a spectacular five pointer from the Sevens convert.
15-7 Black Ferns: The Black Ferns are rolling right now and they set up another chance close to the line.
It takes some great defence to hold up the Kiwis as they force a goal-line dropout
15-7 Black Ferns: Co-captain Ruahei Demant produces an epic solo run to touch down for the try from close.
The flyhalf bumps off one and carries a few others over the line, extending the Kiwis' lead.
10-7 Black Ferns: Piper Duck comes away with the clutch rip 10 metres from the line, and the Wallaroos force another turnover.
The clearing kick only goes 15 or so metres in the tough conditions and the KIwis reload.
10-7 Black Ferns: The hosts have found their groove again and storm inside the 22.
It's Portia Woodman-Wickliffe again that causes chaos as she puts Jorja Miller into space, only for Australia to return the favour by putting Miller into touch.
10-7 Black Ferns: The Black Ferns are clicking in attack and are moving the ball around with ease.
They march into the 22, and it takes a great pilfer penalty from Lydia Kavoa to allow them to survive.
A welcome return for Piper Duck in unwelcome circumstances, replacing the injured Palu.
10-7 Black Ferns: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is a one-player wrecking ball for the Kiwis.
The ageless winger gets her second after a backline move puts her one-on-one with Desiree Miller, bumping off the winger for her second.
7-5 Wallaroos: Geez, the Wallaroos have done remarkably to stop Chryss Viliko from scoring a certain try, but it's come at a cost.
The prop barges her way to the line but Siokapesi Palu gets her body in the way to stop it.
In the process, the captain is pretzelized back over herself and screams in agony. She's back on her feet and continues on for now.
7-5 Wallaroos: A rare entry into the 22 for the Kiwis after a high tackle on Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
The rolling maul looks dangerous as it speeds across the grass, with the peel off attempt from Georgia Ponsoby ending in a knock on three metres from the line.
An early change for the Aussies, with Lydia Kavoa on for Faliki Pohiva.
7-5 Wallaroos: The Wallaroos are trying to apply pressure but have hit a black wall.
The Kiwis are putting on some heavy shots, only for their attack to keep letting them down and gifting Australia another opportunity inside their half.
Desiree Miller makes a great burst inside the 22 and they reload their attack, with the hosts forced to clear their line after a turnover that appeared to start from Layne Morgan getting taken out.
7-5 Wallaroos: The tough conditions are starting to cause the game to break down.
Both teams are struggling with their handling as they drop the ball in the midfield, with the hosts coughing it up 30 metres out.
7-5 Wallaroos: The wind really causing havoc for both sides as the battle for territory ramps up.
Tia Hinds wins out with a beauty that skids out just before the 22, with the Aussies stealing the resulting lineout and go on the attack.
14 phases later, the Kiwis steal the pill and scramble the ball into touch, holding on for now.
7-5 Wallaroos: The visitors are certainly in this contest early despite early Kiwi territory dominance.
The breakdown pressure causes the mistake 40 out from their line as quick ball gets debutant Wairaria Ellis an early touch, before the ball hits the deck on halfway.
But it's that pressure that is proving pivotal as the Wallaroos earn the penalty straight away.
7-5 Wallaroos Charlotte Caslick continues the Sevens theme as she bashes over the line with her first try.
A lovely looping line from the centre as she goes down the short side from the rolling maul and powers her way over.
Faitala Moleka converts with a nice bending kick and the visitors have the lead.
Black Ferns 5-0: The Wallaroos aren't letting the early score drag them down as they force a mistake and a penalty.
A five-metre rolling maul is dragged down illegally and they have advantage, with Faliki Pohiva held up over the line.
Black Ferns 5-0: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe opens the scoring as the hosts burn down the sideline.
It's Sevens stars past and present as Jorja Miller puts the winger into space, beating the covering defence to score on her 34th birthday.
The Wallaroos walk out to a blowy Wellington in their First Nations Kit - which will serve as their alternatives for the World Cup.
The Kiwis get a big cheer as they take the field at Sky Stadium, with the support in the stands building by the minute.
The Black Ferns lay down the challenge with their haka and it's game on
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage as the Wallaroos attempt to break their winless run against New Zealand in Wellington.
Their last match-up in Newcastle was one of their most competitive matches in recent memory, but the elusive win is yet to come.
17-year-old Waiaria Ellis is one to watch on the wing, while Sam Wood and Piper Duck return from injury on the bench.
The rain is on and off in Wellington as the crowd builds at the Cake Tin.
Tries: Woodman-Wickliffe 3, Demant, Miller, Brunt, Tui
Cons: Holmes 1/5, Brazier 0/2
Tries: Caslick, Kavoa
Cons: Moleka 1/1, Wood 0/1
BLACK FERNS (15-1): Renee Holmes, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Sylvia Brunt, Kayelyn Vahaakolo, Ruahei Demant (co-c), Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Jorja Miller, Alana Bremmer (co-c), Chelsea Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Tanya Kalounivale, Georgia Ponsoby, Chryss Viliko
Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Kelly Brazier, Ruby Tui
WALLAROOS (15-1): Faitala Moleka, Waiaria Ellis, Charlotte Caslick, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller, Tia Hinds, Layne Morgan, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Ashley Marsters, Siokapesi Palu (c), Michaela Leonard, Kaitlan Leaney, Bridie O'Gorman, Tania Naden, Faliki Pohiva
Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Lydia Kavoa, Eva Karpani, Annabelle Codey, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Samantha Wood, Cecilia Smith
Referee: Kat Roche (USAR)
Assistant Referee: Natarsha Ganley (NZR) & Jess Ling (RA)
TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)
FPRO: Estelle Whaiapu (NZR)
